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Webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers – Jan. 18
January 12th, 2024
Tensar and GEOPIER are presenting the live webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers on January 18, 2024at 1 p.m. Eastern. The duration is 50 minutes, attendees are eligible for 1 PDH/course completion credit hour and you can register here and you can register here. Have you been searching for a […]
Geomembranes as an effective environmental compliance solution in rail yards
January 11th, 2024
On the evening of February 3, 2023, a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The tanker cars, carrying several types of chemicals, ruptured and caught fire. The aftermath unfolded in the news for days, weeks, and months. The event impacted the population of the small community most directly, but also created an environmental investigation for […]
AASHTO discusses proposed trichloroethylene rule
January 10th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently provided feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposal to address the “unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented” by trichloroethylene or TCE as part of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Photo courtesy of AASHTO re:source. AASHTO noted in a letter to the […]
Contech introduces bell and spigot pipe solution
January 9th, 2024
Contech® Engineered Solutions, a Quikrete company, announces the launch of QuikJoint® with UHP (ultra-high performance) technology, an innovative joint solution for the DuroMaxx® SRPE (steel reinforced polyethylene) piping system that allows for easy in-ground pressure testing to confirm proper installation and performance. QuikJoint is manufactured to meet the requirements of ASTM D-3212, providing ease of […]
FHWA Pavement Testing Facility opens
January 8th, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new FHWA Pavement Testing Facility. The facility will use rapid pavement testing of full-scale structures to evaluate the […]
HUESKER team receives awards
January 5th, 2024
The HUESKER team received three awards at the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG) in Rome. The company received two awards in the Case Study category and one in the Product Development category. The awards were presented by the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), a global community of 4,000 members from all over the world dedicated to […]
USDOT announces $88.3 million loan for Louisiana connector project
January 4th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that its Build America Bureau has provided an $88.3 million loan to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the benefit of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) to build the LA 415 Connector, a new link between LA 1 and LA 415 at Interstate 10 (I-10) […]
Wrekin introduces new rationalized geogrid range
January 3rd, 2024
With the Construction Products Association (CPA) predicting that infrastructure construction output is only expected to fall marginally, Wrekin Products is using this time to invest in its biaxial geogrid product range. To support current high work levels, Wrekin’s premium E’GRID and SX Grid biaxial geogrid product range has been refined from 11 to six products. The change means greater clarity of […]
Ohio DOT investing nearly $74 million in safety projects
January 2nd, 2024
Governor Mike DeWine (R) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently unveiled $73.8 million worth of investment into more than two dozen traffic safety projects statewide aimed at reducing the risk of crashes on Ohio’s roads. That funding – from Ohio DOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program – will cover the various phases of project development, right […]
Hallaton introduces MEGA-Drain
January 1st, 2024
Hallaton Environmental Linings has announced the launch of MEGA-Drain – Moisture Eliminating Gravity Apparatus. Bringing 30 years of geosynthetic installation experience, the company has partnered with MEGA-Drain Corporation to offer their press-less, dry-stack tailings and water management system. MEGA-Drain is the first “smart” drainage solution optimally engineered to dry stockpiled ore, recover decant, hold and treat decant, […]